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Parents warned that notorious 'Hi mum' WhatsApp scam now spreading to text messages

Earlier this year, Action Fraud warned that between February and June 2022 it had received 1,235 reports of criminals posing on WhatsApp as loved ones in need as they preyed on caring parents

Daily Mirror

The lawless world of crypto scams

Fraudsters took advantage of the hype during the pandemic to prey on individuals — exposing a gaping hole in consumer protections

Financial Times

Parents warned of 'hi mum' WhatsApp scam as it spreads to text messages

The fraudulent messages target mums and dads, with scammers pretending to be their children and asking them to send money in emergency situations

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Urgent warning over simple 'Hi mum' WhatsApp scam fraudsters using to target parents

Which? says fraudsters are using various platforms, including WhatsApp, to target parents by impersonating their grown-up children - and many people are falling for it

Daily Mirror

More victims targeted by 'hi mum' message as scam spreads from WhatsApp to text

The scammers target parents by impersonating their normally grown-up children and asking them to send money

Liverpool Echo

'Hi Mum and Dad' scam spreads from WhatsApp to text messages

Criminals impersonating family members, particularly adult children, are now targeting people via text messages

Wales Online

The latest scams being used by fraudsters to con people out of their cash or personal details

Fraud prevention experts have given advice on scams such as fake Currys phishing emails, cons targeting students and job offer scams

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Beware – energy rebate scam email claims to be from Ofgem

The email claims the recipient is due a rebate payment as part of a government scheme

Evening Standard

Nottinghamshire business impersonated by scammers dealing with 'distraught' customers

One man came from Glasgow to find that what he had ordered did not exist

Nottingham Post

DWP issues National Insurance scam warning as money and information stolen

The Department for Work and Pensions has shared an urgent warning to everyone with a National Insurance number amid a scam that sees criminals steal money and personal information

Glasgow Live

DWP warning over National Insurance number scam

National Insurance numbers are used to help identify people in Government systems

Liverpool Echo

Aldi warns shoppers of 'fraudulent posts' on social media offering £200 gift cards

The supermarket put a message on its Facebook page warning customers not to share any personal details with anyone and to report any issues to Action Fraud

Chronicle Live

Warning issued as 73 per cent of people targeted by cost of living scams

TransUnion reveals five tips to try and avoid cost of living scams

The Independent UK

DWP issues new National Insurance scam warning to help people quickly spot fake phone calls

A National Insurance number helps identify you on UK and Scottish Government systems.

Daily Record

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Aldi issues warning to shoppers over social media gift card scam

Aldi customers have been warned about a popular scam that could be trying to steal their personal information

Chronicle Live

Warning over new scams involving fake cost of living payments

Families warned to be on the guard against fake cost of living payments, energy rebates and free food hampers

Liverpool Echo

Money Saving Expert warns of three cost of living scams to watch out for in crisis

Criminals are increasingly trying to capitalise on the cost of living crisis by targeting households with bogus offers

Daily Record

Morrisons issues warning over 'free food' scam targeting shoppers

A Facebook page called Morrisons Fans has been reported by quite a few shoppers

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Liverpool Echo

Mum targeted by 'daughter' in £2,000 WhatsApp scam

The scam has conned parents out of thousands of pounds

Edinburgh Live

Drivers issued with urgent warning amid car insurance scam 'too good to be true'

There's a well-known saying that if something is 'too good to be true' then there's a good chance that it is and therefore you should avoid it and instead start doing your research - now experts have said one type of scam is on the rise.

Daily Mirror

Tesco shoppers warned about gift card scam - what to look out for

Tesco shoppers have been warned over a gift card scam designed to steal your personal and financial information. Here's how to avoid having your bank account emptied...

Liverpool Echo

Tesco shoppers warned over scam that could empty your bank account

The UK's national fraud reporting centre is warning shoppers not to fall victim to the scam

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis warns people to watch out for fake Ofgem rebate scam promising £400

The financial guru's official website Money Saving Expert has warned UK residents not to fall for the lucrative data steal.

Wales Online

Warning from B&Q as fake competition scam targets customers

Con artists are using Father's Day branding from the DIY chain

Edinburgh Live

Urgent scam warning as fraudsters impersonate government to steal money

An urgent scam warning has been issued by national fraud and cyber reporting centre Action Fraud about a dangerous new message claiming to be from the UK Government

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